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Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

5769 - Whitecap Waze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! The Whitecap Waze beach house offers an elegant escape where you can play and unwind by the sea. Conveniently located between the ocean and sound...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Afloat on Windy Lane

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Windy Ln. — Set your vacation dreams and aspirations AFLOAT ON WINDY LANE (formerly South Wind), a five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bathroom home overlooking the Pamlico Sound, a world-class kiteboarding, windsurfing and...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Port O'Call I 537

Experience the true Outer Banks how it was meant to be, in this classic oceanfront cottage located in South Nags Head. Port O’Call I offers a direct walkway to the beach along with a rooftop sundeck and private hot tub overlooking the ocean. Clean...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

CAROLINA SUNRISE

Carolina Sunrise sets a cinema-style home theater, an EV charger, and a central elevator inside one ten-bedroom Duck oceanfront home from Carolina Designs. Seven bedrooms have private baths, nine full baths in all, and the ground-level rec room...

  • Duck
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

SEAPHORIA

Hand every guest their own private bath: all 12 bedrooms at SEAPHORIA, a Carolina Designs semi-oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills, come with one, backed by 13 full baths, 2 half baths, and 11 king beds. An elevator reaches all four levels, an...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Ocean Hideaway

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Escape Your Day to Day WorriesGather the family and getaway for an oceanfront Outer Banks vacation! Ocean Hideaway is the perfect destination to relax...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Stella Maris

OCEANFRONT Avon – Since ancient times, mariners have relied on the steadfast Stella Maris — the North Star — to guide them on their seafaring journeys. In much the same way, STELLA MARIS, a five-bedroom/four-bath home perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

A pleasant, casual cafe with two locations offering seafood, sandwiches, salads, and coffee and frozen drinks.

Boardwok South is a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Waves, North Carolina, where the laid-back vibe of the Outer Banks meets vibrant culinary creativity. This charming eatery invites visitors to relax and savor an array of delicious...

Dairy Queen, endearlingly called “DQ” by fans, is a soft serve ice cream and restaurant chain serving tasty eats, treats and beverages. 

Watermen’s Bar & Grill boasts a “unique indoor/outdoor design” with spectacular waterfront views and a friendly staff - and “the best coffee, beers and mixed drinks on the Outer Banks.” This includes an exclusive...

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to Waves Market & Deli. This...